Cheaper alternatives to Imrân Louza
CM/CDMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitImrân Louza's profile ↗
Imrân Louza is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Watford in the Championship, with 42 appearances, 7 goals, and 9 assists in the 2025/26 season. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Louza, Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard, fit 89/100, value €3m) and Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum, fit 88/100, value €2m) offer similar roles at a significantly lower market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 89 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 95 | 87 |
| 6 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 12 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Imrân Louza
≈ 100% Imrân Louza · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Imrân Louza · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Imrân Louza · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Imrân Louza?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 88/100 match to Imrân Louza.
Who is the best-value alternative to Imrân Louza?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Imrân Louza?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Imrân Louza's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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